Lane College majors, earnings & debt

Lane College offers 16 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Graduates in Criminal Justice earn the most: a median $45,008 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Lane College majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English———
History———
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Religious Studies———
Spanish / French / Romance Languages———
Science & Math · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology$26,754$43,529$34,280
Chemistry———
Mathematics———
Physics———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Criminal Justice$35,917$45,008$38,680
Sociology$23,591$34,242$40,472
Arts & Design · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Music———
Business & Finance · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$22,093—$35,892
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications———
Education · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Subject Teaching)$24,128$40,707$36,881
Technology & Computing · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer Science———

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Criminal Justice → Police officer

$53,320
Jackson
$59,280
Tennessee
$76,210
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Biology → Biological technician

$50,840
Tennessee
$57,510
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Lane College students earn a median $31,670 ten years after starting college, more than 0% of Tennessee colleges we cover. 18% graduate within six years.

Lane College majors questions

How many majors does Lane College offer?

Lane College offers 16 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.

What is the highest-paying major at Lane College?

Criminal Justice graduates from Lane College earn a median $45,008 four years after graduating, the highest of the 4 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $38,680.

Which Lane College majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Sociology graduates earn the least: a median $34,242 four years after graduating.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Lane College overview